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    Mosquitoes?

    Just wondering! I hung last night up on Skyline Drive and the bugs were crazy. All night long I had mosquitoes buzzing under my head. I have a 3/4 UQ and a 1.1 double layered hammock. Will these little sucker still get me through the hammock material? No bites last night but I made sure my UQ was completely covering my shoulders also had my stuff sack pillow.
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    That is exactly why I like using the Eno bug guards.....the skeetoes down here have what seems like 18g needles.
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    I got hit in the knee in my DL Light Hiker. I'm sure it was pressed against the material while side sleeping and they went right through it. One word: permethrin.
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    Normally skeeters can not bite thru double layer hammocks. I still treat mine
    with permethrin just in case and have yet to get bit and the mosquitoes here are on steroids.
    I am still 18 but with 52 years of experience !

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    permethrin

    I was thinking about applying permethrin. Is it safe for hammocks as far as not weakening the fabric and how often does it need to be reapplied (seasonally)?

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    permethrin

    Thanks, I'll be hitting up my local Tractor Supply Store soon.

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